Work Motivation in Organizational Behavior

by Craig C. Pinder

This second edition of the best-selling textbook on Work Motivation in Organizational Behavior provides an update of the critical analysis of the scientific literature on this topic, and provides a highly integrated treatment of leading theories, including their historical roots and progression over the years. A heavy emphasis is placed on the notion that behavior in the workplace is determined by a mix of factors, many of which are not treated in texts on work motivation (such as frustration and violence, power, love, and sex). Examples from current and recent media events are numerous, and intended to illustrate concepts and issues related to work motivation, emotion, attitudes, and behavior.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805856048
• ISBN13: 9780805856040
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

excellent review of the scientific work motivation literatur

Pinder provides an excellent overview of major and minor psychological theories on work motivation. Popular theories, such as Maslow's need hierarchy, are covered as well as minor theories on which little research has been conducted yet. The book is definitely useful for Psychology and Organizational Behavior students, but it is pretty in depth and not application oriented enough to be all that valuable for managers and HR practicioners.